Renewable Energy Market for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: Country Case Nepal

Brijesh Mainali · 2011 · Medicine Science and the Law

Summary. Nepal's renewable energy market for rural electrification relies on solar home systems and micro-hydro technology to overcome geographical barriers to grid extension. While awareness and willingness to pay for electricity have grown, a significant financial gap prevents poor households from accessing these technologies. Market expansion is uneven, with solar PV remaining unaffordable for the poorest. Stakeholders identify credit access and subsidy delivery mechanisms as critical barriers requiring innovation to reach more rural populations.

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  title   = {Renewable Energy Market for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: Country Case Nepal},
  author  = {Brijesh Mainali},
  journal = {Medicine Science and the Law},
  year    = {2011},
  doi     = {10.1177/002580247601600314},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1177/002580247601600314}
}

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DOI

10.1177/002580247601600314

Countries

Nepal

Regions

Asia

Categories

energy, policy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28